Blog - Fin And Flux

Beluga Whales in Aquariums: Your Guide to Visiting and the Vital Ethics

Locations of beluga whales in aquariums, ethical debates, welfare, regulations, and implications for aquarium hobbyists.

Undergravel filters obsolete? Pros, cons, setup, maintenance tips, and alternatives for your fish tank.

Examine fish pain, sentience, welfare: ethics, signs of distress, enrichment, and tank care for aquarium hobbyists and pet fish

Instant Cycle explained: the truth about bottled bacteria in aquarium setups - uses, benefits, risks, tips.

Hydrogen peroxide for algae in aquariums: safe dosage, steps, timing, fish safety, tank conditions, pitfalls.

Do I need to remove fish during a water change? If yes, how to relocate safely, match temps, manage volume, and reduce stress.

Step-by-step to identify, remove, and prevent GHA in planted tanks: lighting, nutrients, water changes, algae-eaters, upkeep.

Cycle duration for a fish tank: fishless vs fish-in timelines, factors, testing ammonia/nitrite/nitrate, signs, and safe pacing.

Compare aquarium salt vs marine salt: composition, use cases, dosages, tank types, safety, and how to choose.

Compare top water testing kits for aquarium cycling: accuracy, speed, price, ammonia/nitrite/nitrate/pH tests, read results.